Harry Potter
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The first book in the series was published in England as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It was made into a film in 2001.
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A Harry Potter And The Cursed Child producer has said the rising cost of living made it "literally impossible" to retain the play's original format in two parts.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
It would also give David Ellison a vast entertainment empire that includes franchises such as Harry Potter, DC superheroes and “Game of Thrones,” as well as cable networks like CNN and Cartoon Network.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
“I’ve been a lifelong Harry Potter fan,” Harington told anchor Craig Melvin about his personal connection to the franchise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
While some actors might want to distance themselves from the role that made them famous, Felton has embraced his connection to Harry Potter.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Did you see any of us winning that last game? I thought the cockroach book was Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, because they eat Cockroach Clusters at Honeydukes.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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